Two weeks ago I took my dog to the vet for her anal glands. This didn't give her much relief, I took her again two days ago and the vet said her glands were full again and the pain is probably generating from her lower back as she is overweight. Now she is hiding under the bed and whines and sometimes barks out in pain. She bends around when walking and keeps her tail bent to one side. She does not want to be touched anywhere around her hind quarters. I would like to know if anyone has had a similar problem and what it might be. I am looking for a different vet in our area at this time as the vet we are using didn't seem concerned about my dog's pain. Sadie is like my child and it hurts and scares me to see her in such discomfort. Any information and cure on what could be causing her pain would be greatly appreciated.
2006-08-06 17:18:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dachshunds very commonly get back problems, and especially if overweight. I'd see another vet who would be willing to do some x-rays of her back to see what the problem is and possibly steroids if it is an inflamed disk causing the pain. Sadie could potentially become paralyzed if left untreated.
As for the anal glands, if she is unable to have normal bowel movements because her back hurts her glands would be fuller than usual causing more discomfort.
Good luck.
2006-08-07 00:53:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a different vet.
Expressing anal glands is tricky, and can cause more problems than good if done wrong. She could be experiencing some sort of infection. Have a new vet look at her, at the least she might be able to give you an anti-inflammatory or antibiotic to relieve any pain or swelling in the area.
2006-08-06 17:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The glands may be infected, not just full. This is very painful and needs to be treated. In severe cases surgical removal is required, but often antibiotics and supportive care are sufficient. Unless she loses weight it's likely to happen again.
2006-08-06 17:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should definatly get the new vet, you should put your dog on a diet.
2006-08-06 17:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by GirliGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dachs. are NOTORIOUS for back trouble!!! VET SOON,before it too late & dog becomes PARALYZED!!!
DIET HARD & FAST TOO!!!!
2006-08-07 01:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋